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Labrador Sworn in at State’s Attorney’s Office in Chicago

It was a real dog of a ceremony this week during a swearing-in at the state’s attorney’s office in Chicago.

Report: Trump Surveyed Donors on Freeing Blagojevich

President Donald Trump has again broached the idea of freeing former Illinois governor and one-time “Celebrity Apprentice” contestant Rod Blagojevich from a Colorado federal prison, where he is in his seventh year of a 14-year prison term for political corruption.

In the Zooniverse, Everyone Can Be a Scientist

In a world in which scientific literacy is often lacking, the online platform Zooniverse.org is doing what it can to encourage “people-powered research.”

Mickey Alice Kwapis Wants You to Love Taxidermy As Much As She Does

Mickey Alice Kwapis knows that she doesn’t fit most people’s idea of what a taxidermist looks like. And she is trying to change that.

Bears Face Eagles in Rematch of Playoff Loss

The Chicago Bears (3-4) take on the Philadelphia Eagles (4-4) on Sunday in a rematch of last season’s playoff game. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us a preview.

Democrats Push Impeachment Rules Package Through House

Democrats swept a rules package for their impeachment probe of President Donald Trump through a divided House on Thursday. The chamber’s vote highlighted the partisan breach the issue has only deepened.

Crain’s Headlines: Lobbying Activities of Exelon, ComEd Under Investigation

The Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation of Exelon and ComEd’s lobbying activities. The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago also is probing the lobbying practices of the two companies in Illinois. 

October 31, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 31, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

EPA Adds Abandoned Chicago Dumping Ground to Superfund Cleanup List

A 67-acre Southeast Side site served as a dumping ground for Republic Steel for nearly 30 years. Inspection records show the property is contaminated with lead, cyanide, mercury and other potentially harmful pollutants. 

3rd Illinois Resident Dies from Vaping-Related Illness

Nearly 40 people across the country have died from vaping-related illnesses, including three in Illinois, according to state and federal health officials. 

Apples Shipped to Illinois Recalled Over Listeria Concerns

More than 2,000 cases of apples shipped to eight states, including Illinois, have been recalled because of possible listeria contamination. Affected varieties include Honeycrisp, Fuji and Red Delicious. 

Chicago Teachers Strike Comes to an End, Classes Resume Friday

Chicago Public Schools students will return to class Friday following the district’s longest teachers strike in more than 30 years. What finally brought an end to the 11-day standoff. 

Stable Costs But More Uninsured as ‘Obamacare’ Sign-ups Open

As sign-up season starts on Friday, the Affordable Care Act has shown remarkable resiliency, but it has also fallen short of expectations. Even many Democrats want to move on.

CTU Reaches Tentative Deal But Won’t Return to Work Thursday

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union won’t head back to school Thursday morning and their strike will last at least one more day after the union’s House of Delegates accepted a tentative agreement with the city, but refused to return to work.

Spotlight Politics: Assessing Political Fallout of Teachers Strike

Who will be the political winners and losers of the Chicago teachers strike? Our politics team digs into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.